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January Partner Highlight
BikeLNK
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Big Changes
In Public Health
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Explore BikeLNK's Bikeshare
Bike sharing services have quickly become a staple service of most major cities around the world. There are around 50 cities with bikeshare in the US today, including Lincoln's own BikeLNK.
BikeLNK is a part of a cohesive, unified, and complementary transportation network that is the Lincoln Transportation System. BikeLNK offers 21 stations where bikes can be checked out around downtown and the UNL campuses. From the car to the bus to the scooter to the bike, it's never been easier to diversify your transportation routine.
BikeLNK is always looking for additional locations and is exploring options to increase more access at parks and recreation areas.
Learn more about about BikeLNK and the bikeshare system.
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The Latest News
The CDC ended the Hepatitis B newborn vaccine recommendation despite decades of research showing that the vaccine is safe and effective.
The American Academy of Pediatrics lost several major grants from the federal government for programs to reduce sudden infant deaths, prevent birth defects, identify autism early, and improve adolescent health.
Measles cases are continuing to rise with confirmed cases reaching 2,000. Measles is vaccine preventable which helped the U.S. achieve measles-free status in 2000. That status is now at risk.
Find more from:
Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist, data scientist, Yale professor, and author of the Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter, and
Dr. Jessica Knurick, PhD in nutrition science and Registered Dietician who educates on nutrition, food policy and public health.
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Find the Information You Need
Did you know LNKTV Health has nearly 2000 videos currently in its archives on their You Tube channel, covering a wide range of health and wellness topics, including exercise, nutrition, as well as mental, behavioral, and environmental health, among others?
For example, stay safe and active this winter with the Winter Health and Wellness playlist or listen to the new Vape-Free Voices: Youth Perspectives on Prevention and Empowerment podcast.
And check out the last video, Quieting, in the 6 Pillars of Emotional Wellness series that provides guidance for parents on important issues that impact child wellbeing.
Find LNKTV Health video productions on their website, the LNKTV Health TV stations and You Tube channel and on KZUM FM radio podcasts!
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We'll Be On TikTok Soon
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln will soon be on TikTok. Shortly, you'll be able to follow us there as well as Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Our first videos to TikTok will provide information about where pregnant and new moms can access the prenatal and postpartum care and family support for healthier moms and babies.
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The videos will send viewers to our web site where they can also download Healthy Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Guides.
TikTok is just one more way to expand our outreach to help improve community health.
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Partner Tidbits
The Lincoln Lancaster County Health Dept. reminds us that January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that the HPV virus can lead to cervical cancer? The HPV vaccine is safe and effective to prevent several cancers caused by the virus. Learn more.
Chili Cook-off fundraiser benefiting St. Monica's Home, Jan. 8. Charter Title Services and LIBA are hosting a chili cook-off fundraiser for St. Monica's, a nonprofit providing help for women struggling with addiction to reach recovery and live healthier lives. Participants can compete or attend to taste and judge at Charter Title & Escrow. Pre-registration encouraged.
“The Audacity to Walk Together In Love,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Rally, Jan. 19, in the Centennial Room of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Student Union, and virtually for statewide and international audiences. This year’s theme highlights the courage required to act, overcome challenges, and build community through love in action. Learn more.
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Partner Tidbits
The Nebraska Sports Council is a leader in sports and wellness events management with a mission of providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities. Learn more about their newly announced 2026 schedule of events .
Annual Helping Hands Auction, United Way's Women in Philanthropy, Jan. 22, Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Event to raise funds for diapers, winter clothing for children and their families in need basic necessities, and Angels Among Us, supporting families with pediatric cancer. Learn more.
2026 Lincoln Heart Ball, Jan. 24. This event raises funds and celebrates achievements in heart health research and community action for the American Heart Association. It includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, and dancing at Venue 5 Twenty-Two. Learn more.
Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Jan. 26, registration for the 2026 Summer Day Camps opens. Find for details on the camps, dates, how to register here.
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Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the health, wellness, and fitness of Lincoln's children, families, and seniors.
We work to improve wellness policies and conduct community level health research. We collaborate with community partners to promote healthy weights through good nutrition and fitness, improve child and maternal health by supporting breastfeeding and early access to prenatal care, create better patient outcomes by increasing cancer screening and vaccination rates, improving chronic disease management, increasing preventative outreach, and standardizing clinical practices. During public health crises like the COVID 19 pandemic, we help to protect community health by providing science and evidence-based information.
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln also works to improve health equity in our community, addressing disparities among populations with the highest burden of chronic disease.
More about our health initiatives
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Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln
4600 Valley Road Ste. 250 Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: (402) 430-9940
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